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Cybersecurity Scholarship for Service

DoW Cyber Service Academy (DoW CSA)

Application open until Feb 17, 2026 (noon EST)

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About the Program

The Department of War Cyber Service Academy (DoW CSA) is both a scholarship program for the DoW, and a capacity building tool for the nation. The program is a result of commitment from DoW and Congress to support higher education as a means to prepare the DoW workforce to deal with threats against the Department’s critical information system and networks.

DoW CSA is administrated by the Department of War and all awardees are chosen through their process.

BYU CSA Options

  • Undergraduate:

    • Current BYU student
    • Majoring in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or other STEM majors
    • Required 3.2 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
    • Rising Junior or Senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree

  • Graduate:

    • Current (or accepted) BYU MS or Ph.D. student
    • Required 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)

Eligibility Requirements

  • U.S. citizen able to qualify for a security clearance.
  • Enrolled in a full-time cyber-related program at a designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (BYU qualifies)
  • Pursuing a course of study and/or have a declared major in one of the scientific, technical, or managerial disciplines related to cyber or have a concentration in cyber.
  • Have at least one full academic year remaining in degree program
  • Able to relocate within the continental U.S. for internships and service obligations

  • Currently unencumbered to another program with a required service obligation

Benefits

  • Program available for 1-5 years
  • Full tuition and required fees (which may include institutional health care programs)

  • Annual stipend:

    • $29,000 for undergraduate students
    • $34,000 for graduate (M.S./Ph.D.) students
  • Coverage for required books
  • One-time laptop/computer purchase
  • Sponsoring agency assigned when the scholarship is awarded
  • Faculty mentoring and participation in community of students at BYU

    Student Obligations

    • Participate in a summer internship(s) with your sponsoring government entity
    • Upon graduation, work for your sponsoring agency for the same number of years you received the scholarship
    • Failure to meet this commitment requires repayment of all scholarship funds

    More Information

    DoW Cyber Service Academy Website

    Questions: Please contact CSA Administrator - Audra McHoes

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